Taveuni

Taveuni, on Vanua Levu's western coast, is a paradise for hikers, wildlife lovers, and anyone looking for a more real Fiji experience on their vacation.

Because of its lush jungles and numerous waterfalls fed by periodic rains, it is known as the "Garden Isle." The Bouma National Heritage Park protects a major portion of the island, with unique tropical blossoms and excellent bird-watching opportunities; Kula lorikeets and silktails are only two of the many valuable bird species found here

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The Lavena Coastal Walk, a five-kilometer hiking track that rims the rough coastline, where black- and white-sand beaches blend with reef-dappled waters, is one of the greatest ways to see the island.

Dive and snorkeling are popular activities since the seas are home to over 1,198 distinct kinds of reef fish, nearly 300 different species of hard coral, gigantic clams, turtles, sharks, and rays. Rainbow Reef, Eel Reef, the Great White Wall, and Waitabu Marine Park are among the best places to visit.

Other popular activities in Taveuni include bamboo rafting down pristine rivers, bathing in natural pools at the 60-foot Tavoro Waterfalls, kayaking along the coast, village stays, and mountain climbing (Mt. Uluigalau, Fiji's second highest peak, stands at 1,241 meters).

Location: Melanesia